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Course Description Course Name : Basic Concepts of Islamic Philosophy Course Code : FDB 713 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HAKAN COŞAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Analyzes the formation of the main concepts of the Islamic philosophy Analyzes and discusses the semantical changes of the concepts Analyzes the transition of the concepts from Greek philosophy to Islamic thought Discusses the conceptual interactions between kalam and Islamic philosophy Analyzes relevant texts Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to analyse the formation of the basic concepts of Islamic Philosophy and the transition and transformation of key concepts from Greek Thought to Islamic Philosophy. The analysis of the transformation of concepts in terms of semantics and its causes. Course Contents : The course covers historical process, relations with Greek Philosophy, discussion of the method, an overview of the literature, metaphysical concepts, physical concepts and psychological concepts. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Theology School Graduate Clasrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction Lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 Historical process: Relations with Greek Philosophy The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 Scientific traditions in Islam The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 Introducing and evaluating the literature The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 Being The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 Necessity The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 Possibility The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 8 Mid-term exam 9 Nonexistence The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 10 Atom The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 Matter and form The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 Cause The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 13 Soul and Intellect The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 14 Soul and Intellect The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 15 Evaluation The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  İslam Felsefesi Tarihi, Macit Fahri, (çev. Kasım Turhan)  İslam Felsefesine Giriş,Mehmet Bayraktar, Diyanet Yayınları Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. 4 2 Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. 2 3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 4 4 Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources 4 5 Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. 5 6 Has the necessary qualifications to provide the expected service for the students who will work as researchers, educators and religious officials in public and private institutions and organizations. 3 7 Has the capability of reaching accurate religious information by means of scientific research, and is able to evaluate, interpret and use the information obtained . 5 8 Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. 5 9 Conducts scientific research on key issues relating to religion and community relations independently and draws conclusions. 3 10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 5 11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 5 12 Realizes the necessity to think that religion, science, philosophy and morality complete each other and in order to explain the meaning of human life, they should be considered all together. 5 13 Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 4 56     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 145 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.8 ECTS Credit: 6